Many of the women and children we serve flee from violence with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. It is a tremendous relief for them to have access to items they need on a daily basis while they are in shelter.  

 

Contact Kerri for more information by email or call 708.429.7255, ext. 126.

 

  

Community Events 

 

If you are interested in participating in or organizing a fundraiser to benefit CCSS, click here for information. 

 

   

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has welcomed two new members to its board of directors, Kathleen "Katie" Abbott and Colleen Mora. The staff and board at CCSS are delighted to have these esteemed business women from the agency's catchment area joining the team. "Katie and Colleen both share the passion of empowering women and children and are deeply committed to this cause," said Dave Anders, CCSS Board President. "Each is going to bring unique perspectives and talents to the Crisis Center," Anders added.

 

When Ms. Abbott was researching options for board membership, she was hoping to find an agency located in her community and one that offers programs to benefit women and children. "CCSS was my first choice and I'm thrilled to be part of this organization," said Katie. "I'm particularly interested in collaborating with CCSS staff and board members on program enhancements and development, especially programs that help make a long-term impact on reducing domestic violence in the community," Abbott went on to say.

 

Katie is Assistant Treasurer and Director, Treasury Operations and Cash Management with Exelon and has held a variety of corporate roles since joining the company in 2002. She received her bachelor's degree in accounting from Loyola University of Chicago and became a certified public accountant in 2000. Abbott is a committee member for Hubbard Street Dance Company's annual women's event and a volunteer with the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Anthony Parish in Frankfort. She lives in Frankfort with her husband and three children. When not working, Katie enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.  

 

Katie Abbott

Ms. Mora and her husband started working with CCSS four years ago through a program at their church. During that time, she learned more about the services the agency provides for families experiencing domestic violence. "After the program through our church ended, we knew we needed to stay involved with the Crisis Center," Mora said. "We joined several of the agency's fundraising committees and I enjoyed it so much, my desire to become a more integral part of the Crisis Center family continued to grow. I look forward to bringing new ideas for increasing awareness and fundraising to the agency," Colleen added.

 

Colleen Mora is the Director of Finance and Accounting at Tower Contracting, LLC and has over 25 years of management experience. She is a member of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Directors in 2012 and 2013. She has recently joined the Board of Directors for CASA of Will County. Other volunteer work includes fundraising for St. Anthony Parish, AIDS Research, Susan G. Komen�, American Cancer Society, and American Diabetes Association. Her hobbies include running, biking, gardening, quilting, and spending time with her husband and family.

 

Abbott and Mora have joined a 17-member board that oversees the Crisis Center's finances, policies and procedures, fundraising, strategic planning, and community outreach.

 

Colleen Mora

Get Ready For The Dianne Masters Cup!  

  

Our annual Dianne Masters Cup Golf Outing was a sold out event last year! If you love to golf, don't miss this fun-filled day that includes great food, drinks, and wonderful prizes. Join us at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park on Tuesday, August 12.

 

Golf outing tickets are available for just $150 per person and include 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast before the 9:00 am shotgun start, lunch, cocktails, dinner, raffle prizes, and exciting contests out on the course! If you can't attend for the whole day, join us for a delicious grilled dinner - it's a great way to relax, socialize with friends, and support the Crisis Center.

 

To participate, visit our website or contact Christopher Beele by email or calling 708.429.7255, ext. 118. Please remember to also ask Chris about the variety of sponsorship packages that are available. Show your business's support of the work of the Crisis Center and advertise your company to hundreds of guests at the event!

 

We offer a special thanks to Exelon and Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning for their generous support and Title Sponsorships!

 

 

    

   

    

 

     

  

Nearly half of the Crisis Center's staff members completed a 40-hour Sexual Assault Training Program presented by Pillars - a nonprofit social service organization specializing in sexual abuse. Many of our clients are raped by their abusers. This training program increased CCSS staff knowledge to better prepare them for dealing with the complex issue of sexual assault.  

Thank you again for supporting CCSS. Please feel free to share a copy of our E-newsletter with your friends!

  

Sincerely,

  

Crisis Center for South Suburbia